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Re: new squareback and many ?'s


At 9:26 PM -0000 6/4/97, Phil Burton wrote:
>1. The fuel pump doesn't seem to be working where do the wires to it
>come from

	...from the relay under the dash.  Don't run it more than a couple
of seconds pumping air, as it will burn up.

>and what is the difference between this and the bus FI fuel
>pump? Can I use one of them? Is anything else interchangeable
>between these systems?

	The difference?  About $55--in favor of the bus.  Rocky mountain
lists the T3 pump as interchangeable with the 1974 California Automatic
Transmission bus fuel pump *only*.  I came across a ratty old one that
started to purr after a few sharp blows.  Reversing polarity also helped to
free it up.  (But I didn't actually test it on my car... are you crazy?;)

	Interchangeability?  The fuel hose & rubber injector seals; that's
about it as far as I can tell.  Even the fuel filters are different.  The
bus uses L-Jetronic and the T3 uses D-Jetronic; quite different operation.

>4. The clock doesn't seem to work has anyone ever fixed one?

	Have a look at the T3 web pages... and at the T2 archives.  You can
find my description of fixing a blown internal "fuse" junction on the older
electrically-wound mechanical clocks.  Also, others have recently posted
here about such a repair...

>5. What is a good source for brake parts I'm gonna have to replace
>the whole system?

	Give your local import parts houses a quick call, as you may be
pleasantly surprised.  Rocky Mountain Motorworks has a very useful catalog
for comparing part numbers, etc.; if you want to buy from them (they can be
a bit pricey), they list plenty of T3 brake items.  Also try Bill & Steve's.

	One thing--if you find a right rear rubber brake line for T3, let
me know...!

>Sorry I typed such a long message but, I don't have much on the type
>3. Thanks for reading

	Get yourself a Haynes, or Haynes & Bentley if you can afford
both!!!  You'll be glad you did, I assure you...

	Good luck!

-Greg
'71 squareback
'63 Beetle




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